[Editor: This postcard was sent by a soldier to his girlfriend, during the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 28 June 1917.] [Front of postcard] “Christians awake!” “Le rappel à la réalite!” [Reverse of postcard] POST … [Read more...] about “Christians awake!” [First World War postcard, sent by Charles Fell to his girlfriend, 28 June 1917]
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Temperance Pledge [postcard, early 20th Century]
[Editor: This postcard (unused), published by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, incorporates a map of Australia (with the Temperance Pledge inside the map), with wattle blossoms in the background. The postcard is from the early to mid 20th century (possibly … [Read more...] about Temperance Pledge [postcard, early 20th Century]
Anniversary Day Regatta, Sydney [postcard, early 20th Century]
[Editor: This postcard (unused) incorporates a photo of boats sailing in the Anniversary Day Regatta (Anniversary Day was later known as Australia Day). The postcard is from the early 20th Century (possibly 1901-1910).] [Front of postcard] Anniversary Day … [Read more...] about Anniversary Day Regatta, Sydney [postcard, early 20th Century]
Star of the East Gold Mining Co., Ballarat [postcard, early 20th Century]
[Editor: This postcard (unused) incorporates a photo of the mine buildings and mullock heaps of the Star of the East Gold Mining Company (Ballarat, Victoria). The postcard is from the early 20th Century (possibly 1901-1910).] [Front of postcard] Star of the … [Read more...] about Star of the East Gold Mining Co., Ballarat [postcard, early 20th Century]
Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne [postcard, World War Two era]
[Editor: This postcard (unused) incorporates a photo of the Exhibition Buildings (Melbourne, Victoria), with the Australian flag and several Allied flags. The postcard is from the era of the Second World War (1939-1945).] [Front of postcard] Exhibition Buildings, … [Read more...] about Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne [postcard, World War Two era]
Remembrance of the Absent One [postcard, World War One era]
[Editor: This postcard (unused) includes a poem about Australia’s military prowess in the First World War. The postcard is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918), or from the post-war period.] [Front of postcard] Remembrance of the Absent One from … [Read more...] about Remembrance of the Absent One [postcard, World War One era]
Many Happy Returns [postcard, early 20th Century]
[Editor: This postcard (unused), giving birthday greetings, includes a photo of a young child, the British flag (Union Jack), and the Australian flag (blue ensign). The postcard is from the early 20th Century (possibly 1901-1920).] [Front of postcard] Many … [Read more...] about Many Happy Returns [postcard, early 20th Century]
Xmas Greetings [postcard, World War One era]
[Editor: This postcard (unused), giving Christmas greetings, includes the Australian flag (blue ensign) and a photo of Australian soldiers marching. The postcard is from the era of World War One (1914-1918); it is possible that the soldiers marching could be part of a 1919 … [Read more...] about Xmas Greetings [postcard, World War One era]